Marsha P. Johnson
(1945-1992) “Darling, I want my gay rights now. I think it’s about time the gay brothers and sisters got their rights. And especially the women.” Marsha P. Johnson was born
Earnest Hite
Earnest Hite was born on August 24, 1954 (to January 15, 2008). He was a respected HIV/AIDS and Black gay activist, health educator, and youth worker for community-based groups in
Julian Walker
Julian Walker was born on August 22, 1992. He is an actor whose credits include the film “Blackbird” and the television series “Being Mary Jane.” Julian J. Walker was born
Nathan James
Photo: 518Fotography Nathan James was born on August 22, 1964. He is an author, journalist, playwright, radio personality, and activist in LGBTQ causes. Nathan James was born in Ne
Isaiah Wilson
Isaiah Wilson was born on August 20, 1986. He is a self-described proud, Black gay man who is thriving while living with HIV, a writer, singer, human rights advocate, and lover of
Ricky Day
Ricky Day was born on August 17, 1964. He is a trendsetting Harlem-based artist, public speaker, photographer, and visionary whose creative and professional pursuits have included
Scaly Kep’na
Scaly Kep’na was born on August 17, 1986. He is a human rights and youth activist, musician, radio host, atheist, and founder of the Jeunialissime organization in the Democratic
Wallace Thurman
Wallace Thurman was born on August 16, 1902 (to December 22, 1934). He was a celebrated Harlem Renaissance novelist, editor, poet, playwright, and literary critic. Wallace Henry Th
Victor Mukasa
Victor Mukasa was born on August 16, 1975. He is a transperson, human rights defender, consultant, and a founding director of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) (2004-2007). He has al
Charles Stephens
Charles Stephens was born on August 15, 1980. He is a highly respected writer, critical thinker, activist, and founder of The Counter Narrative Project, an initiative that engages